song # 14

Another love song. Well another one about lost love.

Phil Collins – Against All Odds
(Take a look at me know)

I used to absolutely love this song, sung by Phil Collins, it was one of my favourites growing up, I had lost it for a while until it came onto a youtube video I was watching recently and I re-added it into my playlist.

I did hear the Westlife feat. Mariah Carey version but still it was pretty darn good.

The lyrics hit me in the heart as have a lot of songs of this variety lately, but it was a welcome one.

It is beautifully written and performed.

I hope you like it!

Enjoy

xxx

How can I just let you walk away
Just let you leave without a trace?
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh ooh
You’re the only one who really knew me at all

How can you just walk away from me
When all I can do is watch you leave?
‘Cause we’ve shared the laughter and the pain
And even shared the tears

You’re the only one who really knew me at all

So take a look at me now
Well there’s just an empty space
And there’s nothing left here to remind me
Just the memory of your face

Ooh, take a look at me now
Well there’s just an empty space
And you coming back to me is against the odds
And that’s what I’ve got to face

I wish I could just make you turn around
Turn around and see me cry
There’s so much I need to say to you
So many reasons why
You’re the only one who really knew me at all

Now Take a look at me now
‘Cause that’s just an empty space
But to wait for you is all I can do
And that’s what I’ve got to face

Take a good look at me now
‘Cause I’ll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
It’s the chance I’ve got to take

Take a look at me now

Listen while you live

Audiobooks!

My new found love! I love to read but unfortunately I don’t get as much time as I used too to sit and enjoy the words.

I have had a few audiobooks previously, but i now have a new, greater appreciation for them.

I have been wanting to re-read the Harry Potter series, however i cannot seem to find the time – so BING – a light bulb moment, what about the audio books, then i can listen to them at any time, and that is what i did.

I brought one at a time and now I am currently listening to book 7 – The Deathly Hallows. I had forgotten how amazing the books are, the stories, the writing. I have laughed and cried, just like the first time I read them.

I have listened while i have been walking my dog, driving in the car, at work and exercising.  I was worried that i would miss things, important pieces of the story – but no. And if you do, you can rewind it. Simple.

The only issue I can see with the audio versions, is the voice of the narrator, unfortunately they are not all narrated by Morgan Freeman or James Earl Jones, BUT Harry Potter is narrated by Stephen Fry, who does an amazing job.

I highly recommend audio books to everyone!

xxx

p.s my little tip, always sample the book before purchasing!